KEY FOB
Locking And Unlocking The
Doors/Liftgate
• Press the LOCK button once to lock all thedoors and the liftgate. Press the UNLOCK
button once to unlock the driver’s door only
and twice within five seconds to unlock all
the doors and liftgate.
• All doors can be programmed to unlock on the first press of the UNLOCK button. Refer
to Programmable Features in this guide.
WARNING!
Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child
or others could be injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal, or the shift lever. Do not leave the key in the ignition. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
Remote Start
• Press the REMOTE START buttonx2twice within five seconds. Pressing the REMOTE
START button a third time shuts the engine off.
• To drive the vehicle, press the UNLOCK button, insert the key in the ignition and turn to the ON/RUN position.
• With remote start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the ignition key is placed in the ON/RUN position.
• The vehicle must be started with the key after two consecutive timeouts.
WARNING!
• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide
is poisonous and can cause serious injury or death when inhaled.
• Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death.
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Panic Alarm
• Press the PANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on.
• Wait approximately three seconds and press the button a second time to turn the
panic alarm off.
Express Window Feature
• To remotely lower both front door windows at the same time, press and release the UNLOCK button and then immediately press and hold the UNLOCK button until the
windows lower to the level desired or until they lower completely.
THEFT ALARM
To Arm
• Press the Key Fob LOCK button or the power door lock switch while the door is open.
To Disarm
• Press the Key Fob UNLOCK button and turn the ignition to the ON position.
SEAT BELT
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
WARNING!
In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not
properly buckled up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or
you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle
are buckled up properly.
CHILD RESTRAINTS
• Children 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in
the rear seats rather than in the front.
• Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for
ignoring it.
WARNING!
In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile inside
the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so
great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and
others could be badly injured. Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper
restraint for the child's size.
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
Air Recirculation
• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turnthe recirculation button off.
• Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes.
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC)
Automatic Operation
• Turn the Mode and Blower Controls to the AUTO position.
• Select the desired temperature by rotating the Temperature Control.
• The system will maintain the set temperature automatically.
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Air Conditioning (A/C)
• If the air conditioning button is pressed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator lightmay flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically.
Air Recirculation
• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the air recirculation button off.
• If the recirculation button is pressed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator light may flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically.
PARKSENSE®REAR PARK ASSIST
• If an object is detected behind the rear bumper while the vehicle is in REVERSE, awarning will display in the instrument cluster and a chime will sound. The chime rate
will change depending on the distance of the object, getting faster as the object gets
closer to the bumper.
POWER SUNROOF
• The power sunroof switch is located on the overhead console.
WARNING!
• Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch. Occupants,particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof
while operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrapment may result in serious
injury or death.
• In an accident, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could also be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your seat belt
properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured too.
• Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. Never allow your fingers, other
body parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury may result.
Opening Sunroof
Express
• Press the switch rearward and release. The sunroof will fully open and stop
automatically.
Closing Sunroof
Express
• Press the switch forward and release. The sunroof will close automatically from anyposition.
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Manual Open/Close
• Press and hold the switch rearward to open or forward to close the sunroof. Anyrelease of the switch will stop the movement, and the sunroof will remain in a partially
open or closed position until the switch is pressed again.
Venting Sunroof
• Press and release the "VENT" button, and the sunroof will open to the vent position.
This is called “Express Vent” and will occur regardless of sunroof position. During
Express Vent operation, any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof.
Pinch Protection Feature
• This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an obstruction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the sunroof
will automatically return to the open position.
NOTE: Pinch protection is disabled while the switch is pressed and held during manual
opening and closing of the sunroof.
WIND BUFFETING
• Wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound. If buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, adjust the front and rear windows together.
• If buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening, or adjust any window. This will minimize buffeting.
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Totally Integrated Power Module
• The Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) is located in the engine compartment near
the battery. This center contains cartridge fuses, mini-fuses and relays.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
J1 40 Amp Green Power Folding Seat
J2 30 Amp Pink Transfer Case/Pwr Liftgate Module
J3 40 Amp Green Rear Door Module (RR DOOR NODE)
J4 25 Amp Natural Driver Door Node
J5 25 Amp Natural Passenger Door Node
J6 40 Amp Green Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Pump/ESP
J7 30 Amp Pink Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Valve/ESP
J8 40 Amp Green Power Memory Seat (If Equipped)
J9 40 Amp Green PZEV Motor/Flex Fuel
J10 30 Amp Pink Hdlp Wash Relay/Manual Tuning Valve
J11 30 Amp Pink Sway Bar/THATCHAM Lock-Unlock/Power
Sliding Door Module
J13 60 Amp Yellow Ignition Off Draw (IOD) — Main
J14 40 Amp Green EBL (Rear Window Defogger)
J15 30 Amp Pink Rear Blower
J17 40 Amp Green Starter Solenoid
J18 20 Amp Blue Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Trans
Range
J19 60 Amp Yellow Radiator Fan
J20 30 Amp Pink Front Wiper LO/HI
J21 20 Amp Blue Front/Rear Washer
J22 25 Amp Natural Sunroof Module
M1 15 Amp Blue Center High Mounted Stop Light
(CHMSL)/Brake Switch
M2 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Lighting
M3 20 Amp Yellow Frt/Rear Axle Lockers
M4 10 Amp Red Trailer Tow
M5 25 Amp
NaturalInverter
M6 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet #1/Rain Sensor
M7 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet #2 (BATT/ACC SELECT)
M8 20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Seat
M9 20 Amp Yellow Rear Heated Seat (If Equipped)
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-FuseDescription
M10 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Off Draw — Vehicle Entertainment
System (IOD-VES), Satellite Digital Audio
Receiver (SDARS), DVD, Hands-Free Module
(HFM), RADIO, Antenna (ANT), Universal
Garage Door Opener (UGDO), Vanity Lamp
(VANITY LP)
M11 10 Amp Red (Ignition Off Draw) IOD-HVAC/ATC, MW
SENSR, Underhood Lamp (UH LMP)
M12 30 Amp Green Amplifier (AMP)
M13 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Off Draw— Cabin Compartment
Node (IOD-CCN), Wireless Control Module
(WCM), SIREN, Clock Module (CLK MOD),
Multifunction Control Switch (MULTIFCTN
SW)
M14 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow (Export Only)
M15 20 Amp Yellow COL MOD, IR SNS, Heater Ventilation, Air
Conditioning/Automatic Temperature
Control (HVAC/ATC), Rearview Mirror (RR VW
MIR), Cabin Compartment Node (CCN),
Transfer Case Switch (T-CASE SW), RUN/ST,
Multifunction Control Switch (MULTIFTCN
SW), Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM), Glow Plug
Module (GLW PLG MOD) — Export Diesel
Only
M16 10 Amp Red Occupant Restraint Controller/Occupant
Classification Module (ORC/OCM)
M17 15 Amp Blue Left Tail/License/Park Lamp (LT-TAIL/LIC/
PRK LMP)
M18 15 Amp Blue Right Tail/Park/Run Lamp (RT-TAIL/PRK/RUN
LMP)
M19 25 Amp
NaturalAuto Shut Down (ASD #1 and #2)
M20 15 Amp Blue Cabin Compartment Node Interior Light
(CCN INT LIGHT), Switch Bank (SW BANK),
Steering Control Module (SCM)
M21 20 Amp Yellow Auto Shut Down (ASD #3)
M22 10 Amp Red Right Horn (RT HORN (HI/LOW)
M23 10 Amp Red Left Horn (LT HORN (HI/LOW)
M24 25 Amp
Natural Rear Wiper (REAR WIPER)
M25 20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump (FUEL PUMP), Diesel Lift Pump
(DSL LIFT PUMP) — Export Only
M26 10 Amp Red Power Mirror Switch (PWR MIRR SW), Driver
Window Switch (DRVR WIND SW)
M27 10 Amp Red Ignition Switch (IGN SW), Window Module
(WIN MOD)
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MOPAR®ACCESSORIES
• The following highlights just some of the authentic Dodge Accessories by MOPAR®
that have been engineered to customize your Dodge Nitro.
• To see the full line of accessories, sto p by your Dodge dealer or visitMOPAR.com.
CHROME:
• Mirror Covers • Tubular Side Steps • Body Side Moldings
• Front Air Deflector • Fuel Door • Front Fascia Accent
• Rock Rails
EXTERIOR:
• Black Tubular Side Steps • Side Window Air Deflectors• Black Front Air Deflector
• Sunroof Air Deflector • Molded Ru nning Boards • Molded Splash Guards
• Tail lamp Guards • Front End Cover • Rear Air Deflector
• Wheels • Hitch Receiver
INTERIOR:
• Premium Carpet Floor Mats • Slush Floor Mats • Door Sill Guards
• Security Cover • Billet Aluminum Shift
Knob • Premium Carpet Cargo
Mat
• Door sill guards • Bright Pedal Kit• Ambient Light Kit
ELECTRONICS:
• Portable Navigation Systems • Uconnect™ Web (WiFi) • Rear Seat Video
• Media Center 730N (RER Navigation Radio) • Remote Start
• Heated Seats
•iPod
®Adapter • Rear View Camera
CARRIERS:
• Hitch-Mount Bike Carrier • Sport Utility Bars • Roof-Mount Bike Carrier
• Roof Top Cargo Basket • Roof Top Ski and Snowboard Carrier• Roof Box Cargo Carrier
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®is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc.
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